June 1, 2017

Schell Bridge over

Connecticut River,
Br. No. N-22-002
TOWN OF NORTHFIELD

PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL
MEETING:
Bridge Type Concepts
EXISTING:
STEEL TRUSS
 LONG SPAN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TYPES

PREFABRICATED STEEL TRUSS STEEL TIED ARCH

PREFABRICATED STEEL ARCH/ TUNABLE SYSTEM

LONG SPAN PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TYPES

CABLE STAYED MODIFIED STEEL TIED ARCH

SUSPENSION STRESS RIBBON

 CONCEPT 1:
PREFABRICATED STEEL TRUSS WITH TIMBER DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Prefabricated system can be rapidly installed.
Similar structure type as the existing bridge.
Existing Abutments can be reused.

DISADVANTAGES:
Limited manufacturers because of the large span length.
Custom/specialized design required to achieve 352 span length.
 CONCEPT 2:
PREFABRICATED STEEL ARCH/ TUNABLE SYSTEM

ADVANTAGES:
Prefabricated system can be rapidly installed.
Possible to provide concrete bridge deck with modification.
Existing Abutments can be reused.
Similar scale in size of structure compared to existing bridge.

DISADVANTAGES:
May require slightly moving piers into waterway (for conc. deck.)
Custom/specialized design required for concrete deck option.
 CONCEPT 3:
STEEL TIED ARCH with CONCRETE DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Existing Abutments can be reused.
Similar scale in size of structure compared to existing bridge.
Tied arch reduces forces on piers (allows for smaller piers.)
Existing span arrangement can be maintained.

DISADVANTAGES:
More complicated construction methods required.
 CONCEPT 4:
CABLE STAYED BRIDGE with CONCRETE DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Cable Stay Bridge Type simplifies construction methods.
Less material required overall.

DISADVANTAGES:
Higher long term inspection and maintenance costs.
Requires moving piers slightly into waterway.
Abutments cannot be reused to provide for cable anchorage.
 CONCEPT 5:
SUSPENSION BRIDGE with CONCRETE DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Suspension Bridge Type simplifies construction methods.
Similar scale in size of structure compared to existing bridge.

DISADVANTAGES:
Higher long term inspection and maintenance costs.
Requires moving piers slightly into waterway.
Abutments cannot be reused to provide for cable anchorage.
 CONCEPT 6:
MODIFIED STEEL TIED ARCH with CONCRETE DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Existing Abutments can be reused.
Similar scale in size of structure compared to existing bridge.
Existing span arrangement can be maintained.

DISADVANTAGES:
More complicated construction methods required.
 CONCEPT 7:
PREFABRICATED STEEL TRUSS (4 SPAN) with CONCRETE DECK

ADVANTAGES:
Prefabricated system can be rapidly installed.
Existing Abutments can be reused.
4 span option does not require specialized design and allows
use of concrete deck.

DISADVANTAGES:
Additional pier results in increased cost.
Waterway impacts navigability and permitting.
 CONCEPT 8:
STRESS RIBBON BRIDGE

ADVANTAGES:
Low maintenance structure type.
Can be constructed without falsework.
Least imposing visual impact on surroundings.

DISADVANTAGES:
Will not allow for reuse of abutments to construct anchorages.
More specialized design and construction techniques required.
 - We have prints of each Concept at the tables around the Room
- Please take a few minutes at each table and provide us with
your ideas and comments
- A member of the Design Team is at each table to document
.
comments and answer questions
 - Review Comments and Suggestions from todays meeting.
- Narrow Selection of Superstructure to Three Alternatives
- Proceed to Type Selection Phase
- After approval of Type Selection by MassDOT hold a Design
.
Public Hearing